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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The CX5 was announced 23 months prior to the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX5 matches up against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 CX5 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh CX5

 Galaxy NX CX5 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 CX5 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX5 vs the Galaxy NX.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX5 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX5 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX5 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
offers touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh CX5Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-19 2013-06-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $1,300